The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (16 - 19)

€ 32,700
BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 38,900
 VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (16 - 19) VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 218d Active Tourer is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
70.9
80.2
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (16 - 19)
72
82.2
70.9 in
Width
72 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
61.2 in
Height
65.3 in
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (16 - 19)
109.7
178.2
170.9 in
Length
178.2 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (16 - 19)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F45
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
187 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
21.6 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
49 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
767 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
737 mi
767 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft